Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] Global Mental Health Opportunities Telepsychiatry has important implications for global mental health. Confmeets Publishing
• [New] The healthcare sector is expected to utilize delivery UAVs for 30% of operations by 2032, reflecting a key application growth. / USA 6wresearch
• [New] About 25% of routine clinical tasks could be automated within the next decade, signaling shifts in healthcare responsibilities. Research.com
• [New] The anticipated 14% growth in exercise science and athletic training roles through 2032 points to strong demand driven by healthcare, sports performance, and wellness sectors. Research.com
• [New] The world is closer than ever to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Key Opportunity - E-commerce / online pharmacy channels across Asia Pacific and Latin America present a US$ 100+ billion incremental opportunity, enabled by digital health infrastructure development and government-backed universal health coverage programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The pharmaceutical sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2026 to 2032, driven by rising demand for bioactive compounds derived from pork in nutraceuticals and specialty health products. 6wresearch
• [New] Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth between 2026 and 2033, fueled by expanding hospital infrastructure investment and rising healthcare digitization across China and India. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The global population aged 60 and above is projected to exceed 1.4 billion by 2030, increasing demand for products that support hormonal balance, bone health, and cardiovascular wellness. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Dominant Region: North America is projected to lead with around 38% revenue share in 2026, driven by advanced healthcare infrastructure, high AI adoption rates, and favorable reimbursement frameworks for robotic care solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The global mental health crisis is creating a major opportunity for healthcare companion robots. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The World Health Organization estimates a global shortage of 10 million healthcare workers by 2030, with the caregiver gap disproportionately affecting eldercare and long-term care settings. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to achieve the highest growth rate globally through 2033 as digital health ecosystems mature. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A promising new UCLA blood test could one day act like a health radar, spotting multiple cancers and organ diseases early from a single vial of blood. ScienceDaily
• [New] Obesity is a major health problem worldwide and can raise the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic disorders. ScienceDaily
• [New] Rapid healthcare infrastructure development across Asia Pacific, supported by rising government healthcare expenditure and expanding private hospital networks, presents considerable long-term opportunity for robotic surgery providers. Persistence Market Research
• The healthcare and life sciences segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 38.6% during 2026-2034, supported by growing adoption of digital patient models, medical device simulation, and personalized healthcare solutions. Straits Research
• The US healthcare IT sector is projected to exceed US$ 390 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered diagnostics, electronic health record consolidation, and precision medicine platforms. Persistence Market Research
• By 2030 there will be an additional 1.5 million premature deaths per year caused by household pollution from burning wood and dung and through a lack of basic sanitation and healthcare. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
• As AI in healthcare becomes part of everyday clinical practice, healthcare professionals in 2026 are expected to develop a new set of practical, non-technical AI skills. Oxford Home Study College
• In Pakistan the healthcare system is reliant on out-of-pocket expenses to cover payment gaps, which will contribute to poor medication adherence. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Healthcare AI in 2026 is neither the transformative revolution that optimistic commentators have been predicting for a decade nor the overhyped disappointment that sceptics have been warning about. Vishleshan AI Solutions
• With the global population over 60 expected to double by 2050, AI-driven preventive health measures could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare systems while improving quality of life. Briefs Finance

Last updated: 23 August 2026